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Upgrading from LibGuides to CampusGuides: Soup to Nuts!  

This guide covers everything you need to know when you've upgraded your account from LibGuides to CampusGuides.
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2012 URL: http://help.springshare.com/upgrade Print Guide RSS UpdatesEmail AlertsShareThis

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Welcome!

We're thrilled to welcome you to CampusGuides!


This page contains all the information you'll need to know when making the switch from LibGuides to CampusGuides.

Feel free to contact us whenever you need us. Our support is known far & wide as being best-in-class, so don't be shy. We're here to help you through the set up process (and beyond!).

  • "How to" questions should go to training@springshare.com
  • Technical questions should go to support@springshare.com
 

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First Things First: Investigate!

While there's a lot of stuff to learn about CampusGuides, don't let that intimidate you!
You're already a pro at LibGuides, so CampusGuides will be easy-peasy!

So, here's our advice:

  • While we migrate your LibGuides content over, have fun exploring all of the cool new features you now have at your fingertips.
  • Check out Setting Up Groups.
    This guide will walk you through what groups are, how you would use them and, most importantly, how you can customize them!
    Group Management Guide
  • What about Access Rules?
    Now is the time to get Access Rules on your radar.
    • Is there content that you want to restrict access to?
    • What Access Restrictions do you have at your fingertips?
  • Set up your E-Reserves!
    Did you sign-up for the optional E-Reserves Module? Check out our steps for getting your settings and courses setup!
  • Get Trained!
    The Community & Training team are here for you - check out the Training guide to learn more about how to sign up for our online sessions.

    Or sign into your system and go to Help > Training Videos. You'll find recordings of our sessions as well as shorter, focused videos. :)
  • Ask us questions.
    You're more than welcome to contact us at any time with any questions you have. Get Springy Help anytime! (Check out the Need Help? box for contact info.)

Familiarize Yourself with CampusGuides Features

Introduction to CampusGuides
by Sarah Pawlek - Last Updated Mar 19, 2012
Getting started with creating your content in the system.
Survey/Form Tool (CampusGuides)
by Laura Harris - Last Updated Mar 1, 2012
Group Management
by Sarah Pawlek - Last Updated Mar 1, 2012
What are groups? What are they used for? How do I create and customize groups? This guide will show you.
E-Reserves Quickstart Guide
by Sarah Pawlek - Last Updated Feb 27, 2012
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